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GRINNELL Figure 780
Grooved Snap Couplings
1-1/4 thru 8 Inch (DN32 thru DN200)
General
Description
The GRINNELL Figure 780 Grooved
Snap Couplings are designed for
quickly connecting and disconnecting
cut or rolled grooved piping systems.
By utilizing a hinged lever mechanism,
grooved piping segments are joined
quickly and securely without nuts and
bolts. Coupling housing segments are
locked in place by securing the lever
handle with a split pin. Coupling sizes 5
thru 8 inch (DN125 thru DN200) feature
a cross-ribbed housing design for extra
strength.
NOTICE
Never remove any piping component
nor correct or modify any piping defi-
ciencies without first de-pressurizing
and draining the system. Failure to do
so may result in serious personal injury,
property damage, and/or impaired de-
vice performance.
It is the designer’s responsibility to se-
lect products suitable for the intended
service and to ensure that pressure
ratings and performance data are not
exceeded. Material and gasket selec-
tion should be verified for compatibil-
ity with the specific application. Always
read and understand the installation
instructions.
The products described herein must be
installed and maintained in compliance
with this document, as well as with the
applicable standards of the Approval
agency, in addition to the standards of
any other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may result in serious
personal injury or impair the perfor-
mance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their mechanical system and devices
in proper operating condition. Contact
the installing contractor or product
manufacturer with any questions.
Snap couplings are not recommended
for services where excessive shock-
loads are present.
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Contacts
Snap couplings are factory assembled
to tight safety tolerances. Therefore,
some people may have difficultly open-
ing and closing the couplings by hand.
Using a leverage pipe can help open or
close couplings more easily. A leverage
pipe can be fabricated from an appro-
priate length of 1/2 or 3/4 inch Schedule
40 pipe.
This coupling provides a unique two-
step closing feature that partially locks
then closes the coupling, helping to
minimize the opportunity for personal
injury. Pushing the lever handle initially
snaps the housing segments together.
Continuing to push the lever handle
then smoothly locks the coupling into
position.
Technical
Data
Sizes
1-1/4 thru 8 inch (DN32 thru DN200)
Maximum Pressure
300 psi (20,7 bar) Gasket Materials
• Grade “E” EPDM,
Housing and Lever Handle
Green color code,
Ductile Iron conforming to ASTM
-30°F (-34°C) to +230°F (+110°C)
A536, Grade 65-45-12
• Grade “T” Nitrile,
Finish
Orange color code,
• Black, electro-deposition coated
-20°F (-29°C) to +180°F (+82°C)
(Standard)
Refer to Technical Data Sheet G610 for
• Hot-dipped Galvanized
more gasket information.
(Optional)
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Plated Carbon Steel conforming to Ordering
ANSI C1010 or C1020
Hinge Pin
Procedure
Case-hardened Carbon Steel con- GRINNELL Mechanical Products are
forming to ANSI C1212 available globally through a network of
distribution centers. Visit www.grinnell.
Rivet com for the nearest distributor.
Carbon Steel conforming to ANSI
C1010 When placing an order, indicate the
full product name. Specify Figure 780,
Split Pin quantity, size (ANSI inch size or pipe
Carbon Steel Wire Rod conforming to O.D.), finish, and gasket materials.
ASTM A421
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Split Pin

Nominal Pipe Size Nominal Dimensions Deflection

Max. Max. Max. Approx.
Working
ANSI O.D. End Load(2), End Gap, A B C Degrees Inches/ Weight,
Pressure(1)(2),
Inches Inches Lbs. Inches Inches Inches Inches per Foot Lbs.
psi
DN mm kN mm mm mm mm Coupling mm/m kg
bar

1-1/4 1.660 300 650 0.06 3.28 5.14 1.75 0.65 1.6
3°6'
32 42,4 20,7 2,9 1,6 83,2 130,5 44,5 54,3 0,7
1-1/2 1.900 300 851 0.06 2.95 4.65 1.85 0.80 2.2
3°48'
40 48,3 20,7 3,8 1,6 75,0 118,0 47,0 66,4 1,0
2 2.375 300 1,329 0.06 3.39 4.76 1.89 0.74 2.4
3°31'
50 60,3 20,7 5,9 1,6 86,0 121,0 48,0 61,5 1,1
2-1/2 2.875 300 1,947 0.06 3.62 5.91 1.89 0.52 3.1
2°30'
65 73,0 20,7 8,7 1,6 92,0 150,0 48,0 43,7 1,4
– 3.000 300 2,121 0.06 3.62 5.91 1.89 0.50 3.1
65 76,1 20,7 9,4 1,6 92,0 150,0 48,0 2°24' 41,9 1,4
3 3.500 300 2,886 0.06 4.69 6.42 1.89 0.50 4.0
2°24'
80 88,9 20,7 12,8 1,6 119,0 163,0 48,0 41,9 1,8
4 4.500 300 4,771 0.13 6.50 8.07 2.05 0.67 5.9
3°12'
100 114,3 20,7 21,2 3,2 165,0 205,0 52,0 55,9 2,7
– 5.500 300 7,127 0.13 7.44 9.96 2.05 0.55 10.8
2°37'
125 139,7 20,7 31,7 3,2 189,0 253,0 52,0 45,7 4,9
5 5.565 300 7,289 0.13 7.44 9.96 2.05 0.54 10.8
2°36'
125 141,3 20,7 32,4 3,2 189,0 253,0 52,0 45,4 4,9
– 6.500 300 9,955 0.13 8.39 10.94 2.05 0.47 12.8
2°14'
150 165,1 20,7 44,3 3,2 213,0 278,0 52,0 39,0 5,8
6 6.625 300 10,341 0.13 8.50 11.06 2.05 0.45 12.8
2°10'
150 168,3 20,7 46,0 3,2 216,0 281,0 52,0 37,8 5,8
8 8.625 300 17,528 0.13 10.95 14.02 2.44 0.35 20.5
1°40'
200 219,1 20,7 78,0 3,2 278,0 356,0 62,0 29,1 9,3
Notes:
1. Pressure ratings listed are cold water pressure or maximum working pressure within the service temperature range of the gasket used in the coupling.
2. Maximum working pressures and end loads listed are total of internal and external pressures and loads based on Schedule 40 steel pipe grooved in accordance with
Standard Cut Groove or Roll Groove Specifications.

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 780 GROOVED SNAP COUPLINGS
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS

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